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RTH is the site of the star-studded galas that are a hallmark of the 10-day fest, where cast and crew from movies have always exited limos to cheers from spectators and walked a short L-shaped red carpet into the hall's Simcoe St. entrance to present their films. Lucky fans along barricades facing the venue often got autographs and photos.

This year, limos will drive into the Metro Centre complex's main square at John St. at King St. W. From there, stars will walk a lengthy red carpet into RTH through the artists' entrance at the back.

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Details are still being worked out, but Clunie says the longer red carpet will give spectators better opportunities to see their favourite celebrities.

In addition to changes on the carpet, movie lovers will find an expanded free program at Yonge-Dundas Square, Clunie says.

Last year, TIFF took over the downtown spot for the first time, offering live, free concerts and performances showcasing movies at the fest.

Among the highlights was a concert by Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour for the documentary Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love and an invitational slam-dunk competition with NBA star LeBron James to highlight the doc More Than a Game.

This year's expanded Yonge-Dundas Square slate will be announced after TIFF releases its complete list of films next month. A major announcement is expected July 14, including details on the opening night gala.

Earlier this month, TIFF announced a new festival program called City to City that will focus on the urban experience. Tel Aviv is in the spotlight this year.

In addition, TIFF released the titles of 24 films coming from other festivals, including four Palme d'Or competition films from May's Cannes Film Festival: Alain Resnais' Les Herbes Folles (Wild Grass), Tsai Ming-liang's Face, Andrea Arnold's Fish Tank and Elia Suleiman's The Time That Remains.

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The festival runs Sept. 10-19. Ticket packages are on sale now to Visa cardholders and available to the general public next Monday.

For details on tickets go to tiff.net or call 416-968-FILM (toll-free at 1-877-968-FILM).

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